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Easy No-Prep Dump Bag Campfire Foil Packets Kielbasa Veggies Recipe

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A quick and easy campfire recipe featuring kielbasa and fresh veggies cooked in foil packets with minimal prep and cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
  • 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
  • 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup baby red potatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Tear off two sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each about 18 inches long, and layer them for a sturdy base.
  2. Lay the sliced kielbasa, red bell pepper chunks, quartered onions, zucchini slices, and halved baby red potatoes directly onto the foil. Optionally, toss ingredients in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper before placing on foil.
  3. Drizzle olive oil evenly over the ingredients and sprinkle garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix gently if prepared in a bowl.
  4. Fold the foil over the ingredients and crimp edges tightly to seal the packet, ensuring no gaps or holes.
  5. Place foil packets on hot campfire coals or preheated grill grate. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until potatoes are tender and kielbasa is heated through with slight smoky char.
  6. Remove packets with tongs and let rest for a couple of minutes. Open carefully to avoid steam burns. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve.

Notes

Use thick or double-layered foil to prevent tearing. Cut veggies into similar sizes for even cooking. Parboil potatoes if you want to reduce cook time. Rotate packets every 5-7 minutes if fire heat is uneven. Rest packets after cooking to let steam finish cooking inside. Adjust seasoning generously as foil packets can mute flavors.

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